http://www.edmontonalberta.com Edmonton Alberta.com Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:18:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In the current economic climate, more and more Canadians are opting to take a 'staycation' in Canada instead of leaving the country for their annual vacation. The theory behind a staycation is that by staying closer to home you can save money while at the same time perhaps see an ... http://www.edmontonalberta.com/edmonton-staycation/ Modelled on the original "fringe festival" in Edinburgh, the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival has become the biggest of its kind in North America. The festival offers a constant stream of live shows ranging from comedy to theatre, and many of them sell out so be sure to get your ... http://www.edmontonalberta.com/edmonton-fringe-theatre-festival/ An important event for international and local ranchers to trade livestock, Farmfair International is also for anyone outside of the industry to get a taste of country life with team penning competitions, draft horse pulls and stock dog competitions. This year's event takes place from October 31st to November 8th ... http://www.edmontonalberta.com/farmfair-international/ Located in the heart of Edmonton's art district, the Francis Winspear Centre for Music is Edmonton's leading concert hall and its flawless acoustics are well known by musicians and audiences from across the globe. Home to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Winspear Centre has also been host to jazz musicians, ... http://www.edmontonalberta.com/winspear-centre/ One of the most iconic live music venues in Edmonton Alberta has to be the legendary Blues on Whyte at 10329 Whyte Avenue. If you ever listen to CKUA radio you will hear many references to this establishment, and for good reason, they have live music every day of the ... http://www.edmontonalberta.com/blues-on-whyte/ If you spend most of your life in downtown Edmonton Alberta, either at work or at play, then maybe it's time to buy a home there. It just so happens that one of the most exciting Edmonton real estate developments in recent years is now underway at Aurora, where condos ... http://www.edmontonalberta.com/condo-lifestyle/ If you are looking for a home in the Edmonton area, but you prefer the feel of a small town, you may want to take a close look at St Albert, Alberta. Although some people may find the commute to Edmonton too much to deal with on a daily basis, ... http://www.edmontonalberta.com/living-in-st-albert/ There is a tremendous choice of Edmonton hotels right across the city, but for those that want to be in the heart of the action, the question is often whether to stay in a hotel in downtown Edmonton, or a hotel in Old Strathcona. While the two areas are not ... http://www.edmontonalberta.com/downtown-or-old-strathcona/ For the comforts of home at an affordable price, why not stay at an Edmonton bed and breakfast? Many people consider the B&B option when they visit vacations spots such as Jasper and Banff, but a lot of people don't realize that staying at a bed and breakfast in the ... http://www.edmontonalberta.com/edmonton-bb/ http://www.edmontonalberta.com/edmonton-oilers/